The Archive · 1939

Strikes Continue Composition of Arbitration Board Not Yet Decided

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 8

The composition of the Arbitration Board which is to enquire into the recent strikes in Jamaica has not yet Joint Claims Commission award.

Mexico is thus cleared of her obligations to Great Britain up to date with regard to the expropriation of the oil companies.

Cheques were also handed to the French and Italian representatives, 1n settlement of the Mexican Government's indebtedness for the current Captain Read. in a speech thanking present of silver plate, a White Jos pee. of Liverpool for their Ensign and Union Jack, declared that MO be the duty of the Royal to protect Britain's ships and rade in war time. The Liverpool, he a "long way ahead of any loyed on similar duty in the

was presented by the of Liverpool, Mr. M. and the Ensign and by Countess Sefton— been decided upon.

Labour representatives have already nominated three delegates, while the Chamber of Commerce has submitted the names of three representatives to the Governor, Sir Edward Brandis Denham, for his acceptance.

Waterfront workers, disregarding the orders of their unions, are going out on strike on the slightest provocation. Banana companies have advised growers that they will pay only for fruit actually shipped—Reuter.

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